Where Did Our Love Go? The Five Hour Rule

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Traveling with someone you love is an experience like no other. It can bring you closer, but if you’re not careful, it can push you apart. This Valentine’s Day, traveling couples can keep the romance alive by taking a temporary break from each other. Don’t panic – sometimes five minutes apart is all it takes. [...]

The “Most” of 2011

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Happy New Year! 2011 was a big year for us at IShouldLogOff. We transitioned from a permanent nomadic lifestyle to something a bit more traditional and settled. That doesn’t mean the adventures don’t continue, in 2011 we started adventure racing in Florida, snorkeled with Jesus in the Florida Keys and explored Mexico City. No bets [...]

A Christmas Controversy

Orthodox Christian Monastery in Turkey

We’ve all experienced culture shock at one time or another, but few of us would expect Christmas celebrations and customs to be shocking. After all, Christmas may be one of the most universally celebrated holidays in the world given how many non-Christians participate in the non-religious commercial aspects of the holiday. We all recognize the [...]

Traveler Talk Back: Erin & Pete

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I remember the day we sat in Erin and Pete’s apartment in DC and they told us about their Peace Corps adventures. Having played ultimate frisbee together for a few years, we knew each other pretty well and I wasn’t at all surprised to find out that they were also itching to experience a bit [...]